Successful splenic artery embolization in a patient with Behçet's syndrome-associated splenic rupture: A case report.
World J Gastrointest Surg
; 16(4): 1184-1188, 2024 Apr 27.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Splenic rupture associated with Behçet's syndrome (BS) is extremely rare, and there is no consensus on its management. In this case report, a patient with BS-associated splenic rupture was successfully treated with splenic artery embolization (SAE) and had a good prognosis after the intervention. CASESUMMARY:
The patient was admitted for pain in the left upper abdominal quadrant. He was diagnosed with splenic rupture. Multiple oral and genital aphthous ulcers were observed, and acne scars were found on his back. He had a 2-year history of BS diagnosis, with symptoms of oral and genital ulcers. At that time, he was treated with oral corticosteroids for 1 month, but the symptoms did not alleviate. He underwent SAE to treat the rupture. On the first day after SAE, the patient reported a complete resolution of abdominal pain and was discharged 5 d later. Three months after the intervention, a computed tomography examination showed that the splenic hematoma had formed a stable cystic effusion, suggesting a good prognosis.CONCLUSION:
SAE might be a good choice for BS-associated splenic rupture based on good surgical practice and material selection.
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